Police Officer - Lateral

Lateral Police Officer

Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) is accepting applications for lateral police officers. To be considered a lateral police officer applicant, you must hold a current AZPOST certification (or out-of-state equivalent), have completed the field training and probationary period with a law enforcement agency, and preferably have three years of continuous police experience. Experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lateral incentives and signing bonuses are available depending on years of police experience.

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Interested applicants are REQUIRED to complete an on-line application. Once complete, the applicant will receive an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies within five business days. The email will include a sign-on and instructions on establishing a secure online account. This account will serve the purpose of collecting information and documents required for the personal history questionnaire. Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) now requires that ALL police officer applicants complete AZPOST's electronic personal history questionnaire in addition to ALL law enforcement agency applications.

Visit my.azpost.gov to create an account. Upon completion of AZPOST's questionnaire indicate Oro Valley Police Department as your agency of interest. AZPOST will provide you a Form e email the Form  ovpdrecruiting. Additional assessments include: oral board, polygraph exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and medical exam. If you have any specific questions about the position or the process please contact Mitch Olive at  or ovpdrecruiting.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances to maintain public safety within the community.

Performs a variety of police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service involving criminal activities and public complaints and concerns.

Arrests suspects for criminal violations.

Writes search warrants and serves orders of protection.

Prepares reports, complaints and other related documents.

Gathers evidence, verifies information pertinent to the investigation and assists in the resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.

Maintains safe and orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances.

Responds to threats, complaints, safety issues and hostile environments.

Administers first aid and gives assistance to injured persons.

Maintains proficiency in the use of hand guns, other department weapons and equipment and vehicles.

May provide and teach crime prevention concepts and implementation techniques.

Develops partnerships within the community to promote the prevention of crime and create a safe environment to enhance the quality of life and safety trends and establish public relations.

May coordinates and prepare special events for crime prevention and education on law enforcement.

May perform additional duties according to specialized area of assignment.

Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders and case law governing municipal law enforcement.

Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of modern law enforcement trends and practices.

Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.

Skill in the use of firearms, assigned weapons and first aid practices.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Must be of excellent character.

United States citizen.

At least 21 years old (at time of hire).

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Arizona driver's license (at time of hire).

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

If prior military, must have been honorably discharged.

No unlawful use of marijuana within the last three years.

No unlawful use of a narcotic drug or dangerous drug within the last seven years.

No pattern of drug abuse.

No felony convictions.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Currently possess an active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Peace Officer Certification, or an equivalent law enforcement certification from another state.

Successfully complete background investigation and polygraph examination.

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.